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The first snow of the season - it's always exciting, but after a few months of winter weather, dull gray sky and barren 

landscapes are starting to look a little bleak. 

If you are already eagerly crave warmer weather and more cheerful landscapes, take a look at these colorful cities 

that breathe and the sun, joy and optimism.

Bo-Kaap, Cape Town, South Africa

The most photogenic area of ​​Cape Town is part of a curious transformation in recent years. 

After a nondescript house and the quiet cobbled streets of the residents were repainted in a light green, sky blue and pink colors,

 crowds flooded the streets of the district with their phones and cameras. 

Mainly Muslim quarter, began to paint their homes to celebrate the end of an annual religious fasting, but the tradition has become 

so popular that the neighbors are now consult with each other to paint their houses in the same style.

Burano, Italy

In Burano building is a striking visual "beacon" for the fishermen, who had to find his way home through a dense coastal fog.

 While the need to provide blazing beacons in bad weather at the moment disappeared, their outer walls have become 

even brighter in recent years.

Izamal, Mexico

Izamal is officially one of the "magic city" of Mexico and considered historically significant cultural center. 

Yellow colonial buildings, ancient Mayan pyramids and modern craft shops are located in one place, creating a truly 

unique atmosphere and makes walking around the city is truly fascinating.

Chefchaouen, Morocco

Relatively dry mountains of the northern coast of Morocco, in stark contrast to the bright blue building. 

Desperately seeking refuge from the Spanish Inquisition, Jews poured into the city in 1492, and painted their homes to reflect the sky,

 which became the symbol of their closeness to God. 

Soothing tone became such a hit that government buildings, public areas, lampposts and even trash cans are now painted 

in blue and turquoise colors.

Valparaiso, Chile

Built directly into the side of the west coast of Chile, Valparaiso is very colorful and poetic city. 

Not only are the buildings themselves are a colorful patchwork, but the city boasts one of the best street-art in South America.

 The maze of steep, winding streets, alleys, stairways and houses may look frail at first glance, but the massive murals and decorative 

patterns on every corner, breathe new life into the city and contribute to its status as the "Pearl of the Pacific."

Dzhodipan, Indonesia

What began as a city slum, now attracts thousands of tourists selfie that can not wait a long time and there also spread online

 their latest photos. 

The initiative of several students from the University of Muhammadiyah Malang, houses have been painted within the "class" to

 revitalize the area. Now, the curious passers-by can not help but stop and pay attention to the colorful explosion of color.

Guatape, Colombia

Located on one of the largest bodies of water in South America, Guatape not only offers a rich color palette, but also gives

 you the opportunity to do all sorts of water sports. 

Wander through the streets, painted in decorative patterns and pictures before heading Penol - Guatape Reservoir. 

This resort town - the best of both worlds: business and artistry.

Juzcar, Spain

When the classic cartoon character 1950 re-released on the big screen in 2011, the city flooded ugly Spanish Smurf from white 

to blue almost overnight. 

The abundance in the city Smurfs led to the fact that the company Sony Pictures offered the use of an area to temporarily

 create the world's first Smurfs village. 

The campaign was such a success that continues to hold Júzcar Smurf-oriented activities that attract tourists and 

require new buckets of blue paint.